Wildlife sites to be made inviolate.
Series: Independent ; 21 June 1999, 8(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: The European Union's Habitat Directive offers a new environmental protection designation for landscapes: Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This will offer a much higher level of protection than other designations, with 'overwhelming national interest' the only reason for overturning safeguards. A list of 340 suitable sites in the UK, covering nearly 1.7m hectares, has been submitted.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The European Union's Habitat Directive offers a new environmental protection designation for landscapes: Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This will offer a much higher level of protection than other designations, with 'overwhelming national interest' the only reason for overturning safeguards. A list of 340 suitable sites in the UK, covering nearly 1.7m hectares, has been submitted.